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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.93, 701.07 and 395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.93, 701.07 and 395.27 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.93 : 701.07 = 395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.93/701.07 = 395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.93x = 701.07 × 395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.93x = 277,111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,111.94/467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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