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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 708.48 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 708.48 and 335.34 is: 502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 708.48 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/708.48 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 708.48 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 237,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,581.68/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.24

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