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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 699.99 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 699.99 and 235.59 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 699.99 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/699.99 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 699.99 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 164,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,910.64/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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