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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 650.45 and 410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 650.45 and 410.74 is: 564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 650.45 = 410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/650.45 = 410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 650.45 × 410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 267,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,165.23/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.81

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