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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 704.04 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 704.04 and 323.68 is: 446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 704.04 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/704.04 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 704.04 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 227,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,883.67/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.76

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