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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.07, 764.94 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.07, 764.94 and 336.73 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.07 : 764.94 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.07/764.94 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.07x = 764.94 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.07x = 257,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,578.25/510.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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