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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 764.73 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 764.73 and 163.26 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 764.73 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/764.73 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 764.73 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 124,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,849.82/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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