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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.05, 711.18 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.05, 711.18 and 336.56 is: 504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.05 : 711.18 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.05/711.18 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.05x = 711.18 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.05x = 239,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,351.18/474.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.90

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