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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.95, 645.27 and 301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.95, 645.27 and 301.83 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.95 : 645.27 = 301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.95/645.27 = 301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.95x = 645.27 × 301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.95x = 194,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,761.84/467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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