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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.07, 783.10 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.07, 783.10 and 316.70 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.07 : 783.10 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.07/783.10 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.07x = 783.10 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.07x = 248,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,004.25/522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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