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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 701.33 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 701.33 and 293.91 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 701.33 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/701.33 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 701.33 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 206,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,127.90/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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