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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.06, 916.41 and 474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.06, 916.41 and 474.46 is: 710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.06 : 916.41 = 474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.06/916.41 = 474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.06x = 916.41 × 474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.06x = 434,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,799.38/612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.39

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