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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 703.80 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 703.80 and 323.55 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 703.80 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/703.80 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 703.80 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 227,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,714.49/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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