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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 701.18 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 701.18 and 210.75 is: 316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 701.18 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/701.18 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 701.18 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 147,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,772.63/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.26

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