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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 711.62 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 711.62 and 330.42 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 711.62 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/711.62 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 711.62 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 235,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,133.48/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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