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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 703.52 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 703.52 and 346.24 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 703.52 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/703.52 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 703.52 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 243,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,586.76/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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