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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 701.08 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 701.08 and 364.64 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 701.08 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/701.08 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 701.08 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 255,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,641.81/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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