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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 653.68 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 653.68 and 380.76 is: 525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 653.68 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/653.68 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 653.68 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 248,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,895.20/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.01

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