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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.69, 767.58 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.69, 767.58 and 164.93 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.69 : 767.58 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.69/767.58 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.69x = 767.58 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.69x = 126,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,596.97/511.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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