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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 765.01 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 765.01 and 163.37 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 765.01 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/765.01 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 765.01 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 124,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,978.87/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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