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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.11, 700.58 and 329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.11, 700.58 and 329.73 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.11 : 700.58 = 329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.11/700.58 = 329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.11x = 700.58 × 329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.11x = 231,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,002.24/467.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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