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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 710.20 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 710.20 and 336.18 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 710.20 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/710.20 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 710.20 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 238,755.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,755.04/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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