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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 701.41 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 701.41 and 175.25 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 701.41 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/701.41 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 701.41 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 122,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,922.10/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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