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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.13, 773.01 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.13, 773.01 and 190.73 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.13 : 773.01 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.13/773.01 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.13x = 773.01 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.13x = 147,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,431.38/515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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