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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.14, 701.04 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.14, 701.04 and 313.36 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.14 : 701.04 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.14/701.04 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.14x = 701.04 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.14x = 219,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,677.89/467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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