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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 777.15 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 777.15 and 335.99 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 777.15 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/777.15 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 777.15 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 261,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,114.63/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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