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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.76, 847.04 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.76, 847.04 and 469.92 is: 703.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.76 : 847.04 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.76/847.04 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.76x = 847.04 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.76x = 398,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,041.04/565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.55

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