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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 700.55 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 700.55 and 274.25 is: 411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 700.55 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/700.55 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 700.55 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 192,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,124.47/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.38

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