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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 700.48 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 700.48 and 337.63 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 700.48 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/700.48 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 700.48 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 236,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,503.06/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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