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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 700.47 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 700.47 and 320.63 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 700.47 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/700.47 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 700.47 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 224,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,595.01/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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