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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.19, 653.48 and 395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.19, 653.48 and 395.35 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.19 : 653.48 = 395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.19/653.48 = 395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.19x = 653.48 × 395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.19x = 258,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,351.34/474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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