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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 716.00 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 716.00 and 152.63 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 716.00 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/716.00 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 716.00 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 109,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,279.88/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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