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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 699.54 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 699.54 and 341.42 is: 471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 699.54 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/699.54 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 699.54 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 238,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,836.95/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.06

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