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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 770.28 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 770.28 and 269.68 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 770.28 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/770.28 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 770.28 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 207,729.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,729.11/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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