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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 777.42 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 777.42 and 432.18 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 777.42 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/777.42 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 777.42 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 335,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,985.38/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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