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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 776.64 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 776.64 and 193.44 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 776.64 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/776.64 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 776.64 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 150,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,233.24/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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