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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.92, 770.40 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.92, 770.40 and 225.20 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.92 : 770.40 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.92/770.40 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.92x = 770.40 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.92x = 173,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,494.08/513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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