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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.93, 700.68 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.93, 700.68 and 250.45 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.93 : 700.68 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.93/700.68 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.93x = 700.68 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.93x = 175,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,481.80/467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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