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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 765.18 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 765.18 and 349.02 is: 522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 765.18 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/765.18 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 765.18 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 267,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,063.12/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.61

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