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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.35, 699.65 and 312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.35, 699.65 and 312.90 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.35 : 699.65 = 312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.35/699.65 = 312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.35x = 699.65 × 312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.35x = 218,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,920.49/467.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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