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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 707.88 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 707.88 and 351 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 707.88 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/707.88 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 707.88 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 248,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,465.88/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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