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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.06, 769.90 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.06, 769.90 and 220.56 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.06 : 769.90 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.06/769.90 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.06x = 769.90 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.06x = 169,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,809.14/513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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