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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.04, 711.06 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.04, 711.06 and 330.94 is: 496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.04 : 711.06 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.04/711.06 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.04x = 711.06 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.04x = 235,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,318.20/474.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.41

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