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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.03, 708.75 and 356.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.03, 708.75 and 356.89 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.03 : 708.75 = 356.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.03/708.75 = 356.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.03x = 708.75 × 356.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.03x = 252,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,945.79/473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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