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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 704.43 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 704.43 and 209.93 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 704.43 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/704.43 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 704.43 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 147,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,877.47/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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