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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 754.14 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 754.14 and 348.81 is: 522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 754.14 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/754.14 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 754.14 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 263,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,051.57/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.01

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