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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.15, 705.56 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.15, 705.56 and 348.04 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.15 : 705.56 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.15/705.56 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.15x = 705.56 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.15x = 245,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,559.60/470.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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