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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 701.47 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 701.47 and 159.53 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 701.47 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/701.47 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 701.47 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 111,904.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,904.71/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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