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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 710.10 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 710.10 and 327.30 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 710.10 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/710.10 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 710.10 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 232,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,415.73/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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