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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 769.60 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 769.60 and 296.64 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 769.60 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/769.60 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 769.60 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 228,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,294.14/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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