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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.07, 778.59 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.07, 778.59 and 210.83 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.07 : 778.59 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.07/778.59 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.07x = 778.59 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.07x = 164,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,149.08/519.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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