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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.12, 776.64 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.12, 776.64 and 193.34 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.12 : 776.64 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.12/776.64 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.12x = 776.64 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.12x = 150,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,155.58/518.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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