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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.94, 701.35 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.94, 701.35 and 223.95 is: 335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.94 : 701.35 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.94/701.35 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.94x = 701.35 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.94x = 157,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,067.33/467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.66

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