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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 706.74 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 706.74 and 332.68 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 706.74 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/706.74 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 706.74 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 235,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,118.26/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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