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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.72, 703.88 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.72, 703.88 and 347.68 is: 521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.72 : 703.88 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.72/703.88 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.72x = 703.88 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.72x = 244,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,725.00/469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.00

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