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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.75, 645.42 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.75, 645.42 and 302.19 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 645.42 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/645.42 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 645.42 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 195,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,039.47/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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