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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 765.99 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 765.99 and 335.68 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 765.99 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/765.99 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 765.99 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 257,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,127.52/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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