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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.09, 701.04 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.09, 701.04 and 304.95 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.09 : 701.04 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.09/701.04 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.09x = 701.04 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.09x = 213,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,782.15/467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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