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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 700.90 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 700.90 and 294.04 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 700.90 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/700.90 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 700.90 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 206,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,092.64/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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