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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 702.04 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 702.04 and 294.26 is: 442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 702.04 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/702.04 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 702.04 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 206,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,582.29/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.00

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