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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.19, 644.63 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.19, 644.63 and 335.97 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.19 : 644.63 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.19/644.63 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.19x = 644.63 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.19x = 216,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,574.66/467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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