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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 778.52 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 778.52 and 403.74 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 778.52 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/778.52 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 778.52 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 314,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,320.67/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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