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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.93, 773.54 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.93, 773.54 and 379.64 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.93 : 773.54 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.93/773.54 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.93x = 773.54 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.93x = 293,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,666.71/516.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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