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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.45, 780.95 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.45, 780.95 and 337.93 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.45 : 780.95 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.45/780.95 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.45x = 780.95 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.45x = 263,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,904.74/520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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