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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.03, 773.64 and 323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.03, 773.64 and 323.25 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.03 : 773.64 = 323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.03/773.64 = 323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.03x = 773.64 × 323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.03x = 250,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,079.13/516.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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