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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.05, 713.03 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.05, 713.03 and 312.84 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.05 : 713.03 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.05/713.03 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.05x = 713.03 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.05x = 223,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,062.74/475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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