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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 652.64 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 652.64 and 349.02 is: 481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 652.64 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/652.64 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 652.64 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 227,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,782.67/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.51

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