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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 706.37 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 706.37 and 334.92 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 706.37 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/706.37 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 706.37 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 236,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,575.77/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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