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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 700.38 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 700.38 and 320.93 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 700.38 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/700.38 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 700.38 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 224,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,772.95/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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