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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 776.59 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 776.59 and 335.48 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 776.59 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/776.59 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 776.59 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 260,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,525.69/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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