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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 701.19 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 701.19 and 345.63 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 701.19 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/701.19 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 701.19 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 242,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,352.30/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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