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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.13, 699.75 and 329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.13, 699.75 and 329.57 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.13 : 699.75 = 329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.13/699.75 = 329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.13x = 699.75 × 329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.13x = 230,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,613.11/467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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