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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 710.22 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 710.22 and 327.82 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 710.22 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/710.22 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 710.22 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 232,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,824.32/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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