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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.13, 769.22 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.13, 769.22 and 204.93 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.13 : 769.22 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.13/769.22 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.13x = 769.22 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.13x = 157,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,636.25/513.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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