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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 776.54 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 776.54 and 193.30 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 776.54 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/776.54 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 776.54 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 150,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,105.18/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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