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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 652.11 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 652.11 and 315.42 is: 434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 652.11 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/652.11 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 652.11 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 205,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,688.54/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.80

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