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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 770.53 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 770.53 and 148.45 is: 222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 770.53 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/770.53 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 770.53 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 114,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,384.60/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.64

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