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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 656.40 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 656.40 and 351.84 is: 485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 656.40 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/656.40 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 656.40 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 230,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,951.56/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.11

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