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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 708.95 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 708.95 and 352.65 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 708.95 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/708.95 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 708.95 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 250,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,014.76/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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