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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 703.93 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 703.93 and 345.36 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 703.93 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/703.93 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 703.93 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 243,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,109.26/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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