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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 767.97 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 767.97 and 414.72 is: 620.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 767.97 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/767.97 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 767.97 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 318,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,492.52/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.79

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