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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 715.05 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 715.05 and 346.68 is: 519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 715.05 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/715.05 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 715.05 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 247,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,893.53/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.99

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