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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 766.71 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 766.71 and 348.93 is: 523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 766.71 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/766.71 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 766.71 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 267,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,528.12/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.43

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