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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 765.04 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 765.04 and 293.28 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 765.04 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/765.04 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 765.04 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 224,370.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,370.93/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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