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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.93, 707.22 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.93, 707.22 and 414.02 is: 620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.93 : 707.22 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.93/707.22 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.93x = 707.22 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.93x = 292,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,799.69/471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.43

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