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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 713.94 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 713.94 and 202.44 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 713.94 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/713.94 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 713.94 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 144,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,530.01/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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