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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.73, 706.91 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.73, 706.91 and 335.04 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.73 : 706.91 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.73/706.91 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.73x = 706.91 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.73x = 236,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,843.13/471.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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