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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 647.92 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 647.92 and 363.68 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 647.92 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/647.92 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 647.92 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 235,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,635.55/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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