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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 702.52 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 702.52 and 237.11 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 702.52 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/702.52 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 702.52 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 166,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,570.41/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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