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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 710.36 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 710.36 and 349.20 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 710.36 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/710.36 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 710.36 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 248,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,057.71/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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