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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.69, 715.11 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.69, 715.11 and 367.93 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.69 : 715.11 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.69/715.11 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.69x = 715.11 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.69x = 263,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,110.42/477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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