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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.35, 700.81 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.35, 700.81 and 223.61 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.35 : 700.81 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.35/700.81 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.35x = 700.81 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.35x = 156,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,704.06/467.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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