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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.35, 700.61 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.35, 700.61 and 236.04 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.35 : 700.61 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.35/700.61 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.35x = 700.61 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.35x = 165,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,371.98/467.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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