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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 700.08 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 700.08 and 352.52 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 700.08 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/700.08 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 700.08 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 246,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,792.20/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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