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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 776.52 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 776.52 and 300.96 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 776.52 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/776.52 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 776.52 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 233,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,701.46/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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