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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 911 and 471.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 911 and 471.24 is: 706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 911 = 471.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/911 = 471.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 911 × 471.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 429,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,299.64/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.88

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