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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 764.35 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 764.35 and 381.22 is: 570.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 764.35 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/764.35 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 764.35 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 291,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,382.64/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.08

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