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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 710.88 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 710.88 and 340.44 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 710.88 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/710.88 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 710.88 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 242,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,011.99/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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