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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 644.56 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 644.56 and 270.54 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 644.56 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/644.56 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 644.56 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 174,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,378.59/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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