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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 778.64 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 778.64 and 356.28 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 778.64 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/778.64 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 778.64 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 277,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,412.08/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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