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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 706.25 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 706.25 and 348.72 is: 524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 706.25 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/706.25 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 706.25 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 246,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281.76/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.09

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