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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 778.20 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 778.20 and 194.28 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 778.20 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/778.20 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 778.20 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 151,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,188.70/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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