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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.84, 650.04 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.84, 650.04 and 354.92 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.84 : 650.04 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.84/650.04 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.84x = 650.04 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.84x = 230,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,712.20/470.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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