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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 709.64 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 709.64 and 350.97 is: 527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 709.64 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/709.64 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 709.64 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 249,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,060.60/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.46

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