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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 714.46 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 714.46 and 219.63 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 714.46 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/714.46 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 714.46 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 156,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,912.73/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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