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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 650.40 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 650.40 and 367.44 is: 507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 650.40 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/650.40 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 650.40 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 238,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,982.98/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.27

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