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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 712.38 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 712.38 and 354 is: 529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 712.38 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/712.38 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 712.38 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 252,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,182.52/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.75

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