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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 473.10 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 473.10 and 295.04 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 473.10 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/473.10 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 473.10 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 139,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,583.42/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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