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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 777.87 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 777.87 and 333.88 is: 500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 777.87 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/777.87 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 777.87 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 259,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,713.29/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.38

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