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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 655.83 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 655.83 and 335.31 is: 462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 655.83 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/655.83 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 655.83 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 219,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,906.36/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.88

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