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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.00, 778.72 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.00, 778.72 and 334.01 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.00 : 778.72 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.00/778.72 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.00x = 778.72 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.00x = 260,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,096.79/519.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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