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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.07, 700.80 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.07, 700.80 and 432.24 is: 648.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.07 : 700.80 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.07/700.80 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.07x = 700.80 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.07x = 302,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,913.79/467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.54

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