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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 652.64 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 652.64 and 392.92 is: 542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 652.64 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/652.64 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 652.64 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 256,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,432.05/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.00

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