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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 709.08 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 709.08 and 369.96 is: 554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 709.08 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/709.08 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 709.08 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 262,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,331.24/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.00

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