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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.56, 701.19 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.56, 701.19 and 294.42 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.56 : 701.19 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.56/701.19 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.56x = 701.19 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.56x = 206,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,444.36/467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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