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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.56, 700.43 and 343.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.56, 700.43 and 343.93 is: 515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.56 : 700.43 = 343.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.56/700.43 = 343.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.56x = 700.43 × 343.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.56x = 240,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,898.89/467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.23

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