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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.13, 706.71 and 450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.13, 706.71 and 450.07 is: 675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.13 : 706.71 = 450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.13/706.71 = 450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.13x = 706.71 × 450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.13x = 318,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,068.97/471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.12

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