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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 707.43 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 707.43 and 335.10 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 707.43 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/707.43 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 707.43 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 237,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,059.79/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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