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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 699.99 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 699.99 and 313.07 is: 468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 699.99 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/699.99 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 699.99 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 219,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,142.96/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.38

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