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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 703.56 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 703.56 and 300.11 is: 414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 703.56 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/703.56 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 703.56 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 211,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,145.39/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.01

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