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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 699 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 699 and 375.09 is: 561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 699 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/699 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 699 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 262,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,187.91/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.40

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