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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 654.70 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 654.70 and 327 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 654.70 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/654.70 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 654.70 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 214,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,086.90/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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