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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 710.07 and 310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 710.07 and 310.66 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 710.07 = 310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/710.07 = 310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 710.07 × 310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 220,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,590.35/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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