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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.99, 713.19 and 293.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.99, 713.19 and 293.00 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.99 : 713.19 = 293.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.99/713.19 = 293.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.99x = 713.19 × 293.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.99x = 208,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,961.10/475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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