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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 701.04 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 701.04 and 223.96 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 701.04 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/701.04 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 701.04 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 157,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,004.92/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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