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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.85, 711.95 and 354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.85, 711.95 and 354.65 is: 530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.85 : 711.95 = 354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.85/711.95 = 354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.85x = 711.95 × 354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.85x = 252,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,491.29/475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.61

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