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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 701.01 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 701.01 and 224.44 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 701.01 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/701.01 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 701.01 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 157,334.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,334.68/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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