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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 700.58 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 700.58 and 154.76 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 700.58 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/700.58 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 700.58 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 108,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,417.48/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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