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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.06, 706.59 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.06, 706.59 and 207.54 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.06 : 706.59 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.06/706.59 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.06x = 706.59 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.06x = 146,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,645.69/471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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