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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 710.58 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 710.58 and 336.64 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 710.58 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/710.58 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 710.58 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 239,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,209.65/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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