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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 711.24 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 711.24 and 454 is: 682.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 711.24 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/711.24 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 711.24 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 322,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,902.96/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.04

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