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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 700.61 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 700.61 and 223.47 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 700.61 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/700.61 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 700.61 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 156,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,564.20/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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