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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 767.34 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 767.34 and 375.23 is: 562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 767.34 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/767.34 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 767.34 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 287,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,925.15/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.23

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