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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.21, 649.15 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.21, 649.15 and 323.06 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.21 : 649.15 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.21/649.15 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.21x = 649.15 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.21x = 209,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,710.35/470.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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