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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.27, 767.97 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.27, 767.97 and 375.93 is: 562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.27 : 767.97 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.27/767.97 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.27x = 767.97 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.27x = 288,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,702.96/513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.48

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