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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 705.18 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 705.18 and 367.16 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 705.18 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/705.18 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 705.18 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 258,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,913.89/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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