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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 699.81 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 699.81 and 376.44 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 699.81 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/699.81 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 699.81 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 263,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,436.48/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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