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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 710.80 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 710.80 and 442.40 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 710.80 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/710.80 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 710.80 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 314,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,457.92/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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