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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 701.06 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 701.06 and 236.13 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 701.06 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/701.06 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 701.06 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 165,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,540.12/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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