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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 713.78 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 713.78 and 367.02 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 713.78 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/713.78 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 713.78 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 261,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,971.54/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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