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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 778.67 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 778.67 and 211.12 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 778.67 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/778.67 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 778.67 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 164,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,390.60/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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