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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.22, 656.49 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.22, 656.49 and 335.91 is: 463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.22 : 656.49 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.22/656.49 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.22x = 656.49 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.22x = 220,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,521.56/476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.07

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