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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 650.35 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 650.35 and 353.26 is: 487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 650.35 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/650.35 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 650.35 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 229,743.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,743.90/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.75

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