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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 698.94 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 698.94 and 293.48 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 698.94 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/698.94 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 698.94 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 205,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,124.91/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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