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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.03, 651.19 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.03, 651.19 and 275.45 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.03 : 651.19 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.03/651.19 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.03x = 651.19 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.03x = 179,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,370.52/472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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