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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.06, 713.09 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.06, 713.09 and 270.03 is: 405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.06 : 713.09 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.06/713.09 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.06x = 713.09 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.06x = 192,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,555.69/475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.33

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