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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.51, 699.93 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.51, 699.93 and 341.52 is: 471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.51 : 699.93 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.51/699.93 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.51x = 699.93 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.51x = 239,040.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,040.09/507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.01

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