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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 705.47 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 705.47 and 353.48 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 705.47 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/705.47 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 705.47 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 249,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,364.24/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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