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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 650.84 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 650.84 and 366.66 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 650.84 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/650.84 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 650.84 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 238,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,635.16/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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