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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 700.67 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 700.67 and 248.23 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 700.67 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/700.67 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 700.67 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 173,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,926.18/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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