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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.21, 765.32 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.21, 765.32 and 413.82 is: 620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.21 : 765.32 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.21/765.32 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.21x = 765.32 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.21x = 316,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,702.65/510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.73

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