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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.19, 703.91 and 300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.19, 703.91 and 300.25 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.19 : 703.91 = 300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.19/703.91 = 300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.19x = 703.91 × 300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.19x = 211,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,343.96/510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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