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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.13, 773.04 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.13, 773.04 and 341.99 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.13 : 773.04 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.13/773.04 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.13x = 773.04 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.13x = 264,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,370.24/515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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