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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 779.34 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 779.34 and 245.64 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 779.34 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/779.34 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 779.34 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 191,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,437.08/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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