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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 764.44 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 764.44 and 355.12 is: 532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 764.44 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/764.44 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 764.44 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 271,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,465.13/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.25

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