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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 701.06 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 701.06 and 345.75 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 701.06 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/701.06 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 701.06 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 242,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,389.77/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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