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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 765.07 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 765.07 and 346.60 is: 519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 765.07 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/765.07 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 765.07 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 265,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,173.26/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.87

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