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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.09, 752.91 and 349.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.09, 752.91 and 349.19 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.09 : 752.91 = 349.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.09/752.91 = 349.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.09x = 752.91 × 349.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.09x = 262,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,908.64/503.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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