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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.05, 713.98 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.05, 713.98 and 202.16 is: 303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.05 : 713.98 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.05/713.98 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.05x = 713.98 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.05x = 144,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,338.20/476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.20

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