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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.18, 701.10 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.18, 701.10 and 223.64 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.18 : 701.10 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.18/701.10 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.18x = 701.10 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.18x = 156,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,794.00/467.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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