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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 699.89 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 699.89 and 328.94 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 699.89 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/699.89 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 699.89 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 230,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,224.39/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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