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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 707.07 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 707.07 and 413.92 is: 620.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 707.07 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/707.07 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 707.07 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 292,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,672.85/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.28

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