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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.77, 710.99 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.77, 710.99 and 300.57 is: 451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.77 : 710.99 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.77/710.99 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.77x = 710.99 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.77x = 213,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,702.26/473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.07

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