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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 699.86 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 699.86 and 363.75 is: 544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 699.86 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/699.86 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 699.86 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 254,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,572.26/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.81

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