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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.43, 767.03 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.43, 767.03 and 164.68 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.43 : 767.03 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.43/767.03 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.43x = 767.03 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.43x = 126,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,309.84/511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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