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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 765.33 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 765.33 and 236.13 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 765.33 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/765.33 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 765.33 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 180,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,717.37/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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