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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 969.03 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 969.03 and 469.26 is: 647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 969.03 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/969.03 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 969.03 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 454,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,727.02/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.76

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