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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.91, 705.09 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.91, 705.09 and 209.89 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.91 : 705.09 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.91/705.09 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.91x = 705.09 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.91x = 147,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,988.79/469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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