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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.94, 769.41 and 348.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.94, 769.41 and 348.00 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.94 : 769.41 = 348.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.94/769.41 = 348.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.94x = 769.41 × 348.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.94x = 267,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,753.73/512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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