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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 703.62 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 703.62 and 353.92 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 703.62 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/703.62 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 703.62 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 249,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,025.19/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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