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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 704.69 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 704.69 and 123.19 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 704.69 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/704.69 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 704.69 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 86,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,810.15/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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