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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 765.05 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 765.05 and 235.98 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 765.05 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/765.05 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 765.05 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 180,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,535.32/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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