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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 705.15 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 705.15 and 210.33 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 705.15 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/705.15 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 705.15 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 148,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,314.20/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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