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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 709.25 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 709.25 and 351.01 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 709.25 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/709.25 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 709.25 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 248,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,950.30/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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