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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 770.33 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 770.33 and 294.44 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 770.33 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/770.33 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 770.33 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 226,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,812.85/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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