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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.44, 711.05 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.44, 711.05 and 383.18 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.44 : 711.05 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.44/711.05 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.44x = 711.05 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.44x = 272,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,454.67/474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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