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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 700.92 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 700.92 and 273.64 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 700.92 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/700.92 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 700.92 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 191,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,797.34/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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