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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 655.11 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 655.11 and 350.48 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 655.11 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/655.11 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 655.11 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 229,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,602.95/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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