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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 713.38 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 713.38 and 403.22 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 713.38 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/713.38 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 713.38 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 287,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,649.08/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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