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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 713.92 and 345.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 713.92 and 345.99 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 713.92 = 345.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/713.92 = 345.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 713.92 × 345.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 247,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,009.18/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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