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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.95, 771.06 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.95, 771.06 and 375.35 is: 563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.95 : 771.06 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.95/771.06 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.95x = 771.06 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.95x = 289,417.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,417.37/513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.12

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