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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 701.07 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 701.07 and 320.41 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 701.07 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/701.07 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 701.07 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 224,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,629.84/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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