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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.83, 704.99 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.83, 704.99 and 367.32 is: 551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.83 : 704.99 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.83/704.99 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.83x = 704.99 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.83x = 258,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,955.09/469.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.17

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