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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.04, 703.89 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.04, 703.89 and 348.39 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.04 : 703.89 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.04/703.89 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.04x = 703.89 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.04x = 245,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,228.24/470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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