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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.01, 699.60 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.01, 699.60 and 363.80 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.01 : 699.60 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.01/699.60 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.01x = 699.60 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.01x = 254,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,514.48/467.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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