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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 951.51 and 513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 951.51 and 513.38 is: 769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 951.51 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/951.51 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 951.51 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 488,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,486.20/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.20

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