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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.01, 777.12 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.01, 777.12 and 193.35 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.01 : 777.12 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.01/777.12 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.01x = 777.12 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.01x = 150,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,256.15/518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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