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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 700.94 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 700.94 and 223.65 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 700.94 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/700.94 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 700.94 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 156,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,765.23/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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