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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.71, 655.04 and 350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.71, 655.04 and 350.43 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.71 : 655.04 = 350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.71/655.04 = 350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.71x = 655.04 × 350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.71x = 229,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,543.92/474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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