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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 710.25 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 710.25 and 269.32 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 710.25 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/710.25 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 710.25 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 191,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,284.53/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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