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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 790.63 and 469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 790.63 and 469.95 is: 704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 790.63 = 469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/790.63 = 469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 790.63 × 469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 371,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,556.57/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.23

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