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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 700.11 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 700.11 and 223.68 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 700.11 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/700.11 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 700.11 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 156,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,600.60/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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