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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 714.06 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 714.06 and 232.64 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 714.06 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/714.06 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 714.06 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 166,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,115.35/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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