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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.32, 754.16 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.32, 754.16 and 346.92 is: 519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.32 : 754.16 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.32/754.16 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.32x = 754.16 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.32x = 261,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,633.19/503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.81

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