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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 713.20 and 353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 713.20 and 353.98 is: 530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 713.20 = 353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/713.20 = 353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 713.20 × 353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 252,458.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,458.54/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.29

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