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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.63, 701.01 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.63, 701.01 and 293.77 is: 440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.63 : 701.01 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.63/701.01 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.63x = 701.01 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.63x = 205,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,932.64/467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.38

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