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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.67, 704.01 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.67, 704.01 and 225.68 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.67 : 704.01 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.67/704.01 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.67x = 704.01 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.67x = 158,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,880.98/469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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