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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 702.03 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 702.03 and 365.46 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 702.03 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/702.03 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 702.03 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 256,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,563.88/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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