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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 713.95 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 713.95 and 244.83 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 713.95 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/713.95 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 713.95 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 174,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,796.38/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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