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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 776.84 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 776.84 and 193.22 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 776.84 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/776.84 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 776.84 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 150,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,096.17/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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