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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 699.66 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 699.66 and 250.32 is: 374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 699.66 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/699.66 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 699.66 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 175,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,138.89/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.85

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