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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 777.92 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 777.92 and 301.54 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 777.92 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/777.92 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 777.92 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 234,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,574.00/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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