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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 713.83 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 713.83 and 353.44 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 713.83 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/713.83 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 713.83 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 252,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,296.08/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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