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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.11, 713.98 and 202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.11, 713.98 and 202.21 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.11 : 713.98 = 202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.11/713.98 = 202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.11x = 713.98 × 202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.11x = 144,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,376.38/476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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