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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.97, 647.89 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.97, 647.89 and 329.66 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.97 : 647.89 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.97/647.89 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.97x = 647.89 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.97x = 213,578.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,578.53/469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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