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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 653.90 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 653.90 and 326.42 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 653.90 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/653.90 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 653.90 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 213,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,446.04/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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