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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 649.41 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 649.41 and 330.60 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 649.41 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/649.41 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 649.41 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 214,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,694.95/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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