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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.01, 767.86 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.01, 767.86 and 146.70 is: 220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.01 : 767.86 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.01/767.86 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.01x = 767.86 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.01x = 112,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,644.70/512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.00

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