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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 761.82 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 761.82 and 219.34 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 761.82 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/761.82 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 761.82 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 167,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,097.60/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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