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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 655.50 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 655.50 and 376.90 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 655.50 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/655.50 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 655.50 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 247,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,057.95/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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