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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 699.92 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 699.92 and 216.58 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 699.92 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/699.92 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 699.92 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 151,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,588.67/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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