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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 657.36 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 657.36 and 329.64 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 657.36 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/657.36 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 657.36 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 216,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,692.15/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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