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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,354.68 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903, 1,354.68 and 469.92 is: 704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 1,354.68 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/1,354.68 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 1,354.68 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 636,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,591.23/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.97

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