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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 651.66 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 651.66 and 332.64 is: 459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 651.66 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/651.66 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 651.66 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 216,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,768.18/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.07

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