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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 711.84 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 711.84 and 330 is: 495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 711.84 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/711.84 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 711.84 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 234,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,907.20/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.08

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