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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.33, 715.16 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.33, 715.16 and 367.52 is: 550.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.33 : 715.16 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.33/715.16 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.33x = 715.16 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.33x = 262,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,830.19/477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.63

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