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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.69, 776.95 and 313.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.69, 776.95 and 313.15 is: 469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.69 : 776.95 = 313.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.69/776.95 = 313.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.69x = 776.95 × 313.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.69x = 243,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,301.89/518.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.07

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