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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.91, 704.07 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.91, 704.07 and 209.52 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.91 : 704.07 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.91/704.07 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.91x = 704.07 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.91x = 147,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,516.75/469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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