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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 699.24 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 699.24 and 409.42 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 699.24 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/699.24 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 699.24 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 286,282.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,282.84/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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