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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 770.96 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 770.96 and 369.76 is: 554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 770.96 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/770.96 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 770.96 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 285,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,070.17/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.87

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