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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.29, 701.41 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.29, 701.41 and 224.02 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.29 : 701.41 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.29/701.41 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.29x = 701.41 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.29x = 157,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,130.60/467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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