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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.07, 710.73 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.07, 710.73 and 325.98 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.07 : 710.73 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.07/710.73 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.07x = 710.73 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.07x = 231,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,683.77/515.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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