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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 700.08 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 700.08 and 321.06 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 700.08 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/700.08 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 700.08 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 224,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,767.68/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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