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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 700.20 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 700.20 and 223.42 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 700.20 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/700.20 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 700.20 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 156,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,438.68/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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