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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.15, 706.77 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.15, 706.77 and 381.93 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.15 : 706.77 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.15/706.77 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.15x = 706.77 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.15x = 269,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,936.67/513.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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