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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 655.68 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 655.68 and 320.12 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 655.68 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/655.68 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 655.68 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 209,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,896.28/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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