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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.18, 645 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.18, 645 and 299.18 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.18 : 645 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.18/645 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.18x = 645 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.18x = 192,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,971.10/467.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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