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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 700.44 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 700.44 and 293.86 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 700.44 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/700.44 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 700.44 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 205,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,831.30/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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