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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 708.93 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 708.93 and 336.10 is: 503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 708.93 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/708.93 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 708.93 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 238,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,271.37/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.72

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