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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.10, 704.70 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.10, 704.70 and 365.93 is: 548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.10 : 704.70 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.10/704.70 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.10x = 704.70 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.10x = 257,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,870.87/470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.54

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