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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.45 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.45 and 319.47 is: 478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.45 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.45 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.45 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 226,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,967.46/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.71

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