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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 644.76 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 644.76 and 301.92 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 644.76 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/644.76 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 644.76 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 194,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,665.94/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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