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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.04, 776.75 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.04, 776.75 and 355.95 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.04 : 776.75 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.04/776.75 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.04x = 776.75 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.04x = 276,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,482.38/518.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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