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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.87, 655.25 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.87, 655.25 and 300.09 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.87 : 655.25 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.87/655.25 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.87x = 655.25 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.87x = 196,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,632.47/474.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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