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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 713.81 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 713.81 and 202.05 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 713.81 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/713.81 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 713.81 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 144,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,224.30/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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