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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 767.03 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 767.03 and 146.06 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 767.03 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/767.03 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 767.03 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 112,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,031.26/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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