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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.04, 650 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.04, 650 and 264 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.04 : 650 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.04/650 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.04x = 650 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.04x = 171,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,600/471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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