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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.08, 710.70 and 336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.08, 710.70 and 336.46 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.08 : 710.70 = 336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.08/710.70 = 336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.08x = 710.70 × 336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.08x = 239,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,122.12/473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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