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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 700.46 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 700.46 and 303.01 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 700.46 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/700.46 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 700.46 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 212,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,245.96/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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