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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 716.22 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 716.22 and 234.04 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 716.22 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/716.22 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 716.22 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 167,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,624.13/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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