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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.11, 705.97 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.11, 705.97 and 334.43 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.11 : 705.97 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.11/705.97 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.11x = 705.97 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.11x = 236,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,092.35/471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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