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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.15 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.15 and 329.66 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.15 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.15 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.15 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 230,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,811.45/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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