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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 767.64 and 443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 767.64 and 443.09 is: 664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 767.64 = 443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/767.64 = 443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 767.64 × 443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 340,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,133.61/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.62

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