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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.33, 714.62 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.33, 714.62 and 353.70 is: 529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.33 : 714.62 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.33/714.62 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.33x = 714.62 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.33x = 252,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,761.98/477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.54

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