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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.05, 699.72 and 393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.05, 699.72 and 393.95 is: 590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.05 : 699.72 = 393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.05/699.72 = 393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.05x = 699.72 × 393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.05x = 275,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,654.69/467.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.20

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