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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 767.67 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 767.67 and 338.94 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 767.67 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/767.67 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 767.67 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 260,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,194.07/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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