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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.99, 913.20 and 471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.99, 913.20 and 471.34 is: 707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.99 : 913.20 = 471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.99/913.20 = 471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.99x = 913.20 × 471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.99x = 430,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,427.69/607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.95

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