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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.55, 773.46 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.55, 773.46 and 190.92 is: 286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.55 : 773.46 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.55/773.46 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.55x = 773.46 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.55x = 147,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,668.98/515.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.43

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