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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 699.24 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 699.24 and 374.82 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 699.24 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/699.24 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 699.24 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 262,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,089.14/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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