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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 701.10 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 701.10 and 223.60 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 701.10 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/701.10 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 701.10 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 156,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,765.96/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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