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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 654.96 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 654.96 and 343.70 is: 474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 654.96 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/654.96 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 654.96 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 225,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,109.75/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.00

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