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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 700.60 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 700.60 and 375.92 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 700.60 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/700.60 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 700.60 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 263,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,369.55/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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