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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.41, 713.73 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.41, 713.73 and 322.02 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.41 : 713.73 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.41/713.73 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.41x = 713.73 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.41x = 229,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,835.33/475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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