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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.96, 770.06 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.96, 770.06 and 404.97 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.96 : 770.06 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.96/770.06 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.96x = 770.06 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.96x = 311,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,851.20/513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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