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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 713.85 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 713.85 and 232.65 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 713.85 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/713.85 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 713.85 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 166,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,077.20/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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