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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 767.40 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 767.40 and 203.64 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 767.40 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/767.40 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 767.40 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 156,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,273.34/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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