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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 713.92 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 713.92 and 267.94 is: 401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 713.92 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/713.92 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 713.92 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 191,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,287.72/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.73

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