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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 768 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 768 and 441.84 is: 661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 768 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/768 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 768 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 339,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,333.12/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.31

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