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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 700.47 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 700.47 and 329.55 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 700.47 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/700.47 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 700.47 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 230,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,839.89/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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