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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.33, 700.27 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.33, 700.27 and 223.61 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.33 : 700.27 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.33/700.27 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.33x = 700.27 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.33x = 156,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,583.31/467.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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