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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 766.94 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 766.94 and 203.04 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 766.94 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/766.94 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 766.94 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 155,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,718.48/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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