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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 771.13 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 771.13 and 404.76 is: 606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 771.13 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/771.13 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 771.13 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 312,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,122.58/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.03

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