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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 710.13 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 710.13 and 213.47 is: 320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 710.13 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/710.13 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 710.13 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 151,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,591.45/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.19

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