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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.13, 700.75 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.13, 700.75 and 223.73 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.13 : 700.75 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.13/700.75 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.13x = 700.75 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.13x = 156,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,778.20/467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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