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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.67, 920.72 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.67, 920.72 and 469.46 is: 702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.67 : 920.72 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.67/920.72 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.67x = 920.72 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.67x = 432,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,244.69/615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.07

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