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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 764.70 and 336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 764.70 and 336.77 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 764.70 = 336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/764.70 = 336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 764.70 × 336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 257,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,528.02/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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