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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 702 and 365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 702 and 365.00 is: 547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 702 = 365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/702 = 365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 702 × 365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 256,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,226.49/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.18

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