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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.02, 703.88 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.02, 703.88 and 323.48 is: 446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.02 : 703.88 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.02/703.88 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.02x = 703.88 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.02x = 227,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,691.24/510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.44

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