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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 763.89 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 763.89 and 347.76 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 763.89 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/763.89 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 763.89 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 265,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,650.39/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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