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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 657.04 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 657.04 and 318.92 is: 440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 657.04 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/657.04 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 657.04 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 209,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,543.20/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.18

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