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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 658.15 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 658.15 and 300.27 is: 414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 658.15 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/658.15 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 658.15 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 197,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,622.70/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.23

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