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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 644.48 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 644.48 and 267.83 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 644.48 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/644.48 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 644.48 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 172,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,612.50/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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