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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 767.10 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 767.10 and 434.80 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 767.10 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/767.10 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 767.10 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 333,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,535.08/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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