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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.29 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.29 and 236.25 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.29 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.29 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.29 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 165,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,443.51/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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