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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.22, 710.94 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.22, 710.94 and 328.64 is: 453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.22 : 710.94 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.22/710.94 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.22x = 710.94 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.22x = 233,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,639.77/515.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.48

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