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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.67, 700.42 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.67, 700.42 and 236.00 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.67 : 700.42 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.67/700.42 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.67x = 700.42 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.67x = 165,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,297.99/467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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