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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.71, 715.06 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.71, 715.06 and 152.10 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.71 : 715.06 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.71/715.06 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.71x = 715.06 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.71x = 108,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,760.63/476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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