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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 776.59 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 776.59 and 346.12 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 776.59 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/776.59 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 776.59 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 268,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,793.33/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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