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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 657.30 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 657.30 and 321.52 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 657.30 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/657.30 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 657.30 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 211,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,335.10/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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