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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 700.86 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 700.86 and 207.04 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 700.86 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/700.86 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 700.86 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 145,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,106.05/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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