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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 711.71 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 711.71 and 352.98 is: 528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 711.71 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/711.71 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 711.71 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 251,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,217.63/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.79

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