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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 699.85 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 699.85 and 247.69 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 699.85 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/699.85 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 699.85 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 173,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,345.85/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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