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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.79, 645.75 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.79, 645.75 and 327.93 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.79 : 645.75 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.79/645.75 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.79x = 645.75 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.79x = 211,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,760.80/467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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