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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 768.18 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 768.18 and 447.42 is: 669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 768.18 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/768.18 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 768.18 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 343,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,703.65/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.94

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