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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.61, 709.01 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.61, 709.01 and 336.83 is: 464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.61 : 709.01 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.61/709.01 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.61x = 709.01 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.61x = 238,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,813.20/513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.97

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