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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.79, 701.07 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.79, 701.07 and 351.15 is: 526.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.79 : 701.07 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.79/701.07 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.79x = 701.07 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.79x = 246,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,180.73/467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.26

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