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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.01, 767.04 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.01, 767.04 and 316.44 is: 474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.01 : 767.04 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.01/767.04 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.01x = 767.04 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.01x = 242,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,722.14/512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.06

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