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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 701.08 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 701.08 and 207.48 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 701.08 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/701.08 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 701.08 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 145,455.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,455.54/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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