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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.07, 773.45 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.07, 773.45 and 352.45 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.07 : 773.45 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.07/773.45 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.07x = 773.45 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.07x = 272,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,602.98/516.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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