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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.01, 708.18 and 326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.01, 708.18 and 326.75 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.01 : 708.18 = 326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.01/708.18 = 326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.01x = 708.18 × 326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.01x = 231,394.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,394.27/513.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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