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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.11, 710.80 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.11, 710.80 and 302.75 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.11 : 710.80 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.11/710.80 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.11x = 710.80 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.11x = 215,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,194.70/474.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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