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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 704.07 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 704.07 and 313.61 is: 432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 704.07 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/704.07 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 704.07 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 220,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,799.87/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.92

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