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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 701.04 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 701.04 and 275.42 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 701.04 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/701.04 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 701.04 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 193,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,080.44/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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