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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 713.64 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 713.64 and 403.68 is: 606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 713.64 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/713.64 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 713.64 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 288,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,082.20/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.03

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