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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 767.10 and 338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 767.10 and 338.03 is: 507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 767.10 = 338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/767.10 = 338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 767.10 × 338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 259,303.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,303.66/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.04

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