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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.02, 767.64 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.02, 767.64 and 307.73 is: 460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.02 : 767.64 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.02/767.64 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.02x = 767.64 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.02x = 236,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,225.86/513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.46

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