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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 652.46 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 652.46 and 349.11 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 652.46 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/652.46 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 652.46 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 227,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,778.57/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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