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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.41, 770.04 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.41, 770.04 and 375.17 is: 562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.41 : 770.04 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.41/770.04 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.41x = 770.04 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.41x = 288,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,892.06/513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.70

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