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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.05, 700.23 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.05, 700.23 and 235.83 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.05 : 700.23 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.05/700.23 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.05x = 700.23 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.05x = 165,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,135.24/467.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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