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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.13, 705.69 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.13, 705.69 and 384.45 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.13 : 705.69 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.13/705.69 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.13x = 705.69 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.13x = 271,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,302.52/470.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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