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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.97, 713.10 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.97, 713.10 and 244.04 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.97 : 713.10 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.97/713.10 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.97x = 713.10 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.97x = 174,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,021.36/474.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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