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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 765.14 and 327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 765.14 and 327.95 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 765.14 = 327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/765.14 = 327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 765.14 × 327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 250,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,922.20/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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