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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 716.77 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 716.77 and 422.44 is: 630.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 716.77 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/716.77 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 716.77 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 302,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,792.32/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.76

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