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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 701.19 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 701.19 and 262.35 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 701.19 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/701.19 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 701.19 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 183,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,957.20/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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