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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 702.40 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 702.40 and 352.70 is: 529.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 702.40 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/702.40 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 702.40 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 247,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,736.48/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.44

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