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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 765.84 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 765.84 and 348.80 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 765.84 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/765.84 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 765.84 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 267,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,124.99/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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