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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.03, 766.01 and 250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.03, 766.01 and 250.67 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 766.01 = 250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/766.01 = 250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 766.01 × 250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 192,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,012.56/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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