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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 643 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 643 and 356.28 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 643 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/643 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 643 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 229,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,088.04/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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