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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 778.28 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 778.28 and 326.25 is: 489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 778.28 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/778.28 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 778.28 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 253,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,912.22/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.21

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