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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 699.84 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 699.84 and 405.84 is: 608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 699.84 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/699.84 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 699.84 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 284,023.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,023.07/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.06

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