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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 711.15 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 711.15 and 351.88 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 711.15 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/711.15 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 711.15 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 250,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,239.46/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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