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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 702.08 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 702.08 and 294.41 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 702.08 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/702.08 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 702.08 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 206,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,699.37/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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