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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 700.92 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 700.92 and 363.74 is: 544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 700.92 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/700.92 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 700.92 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 254,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,949.14/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.97

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