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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.13, 778.73 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.13, 778.73 and 153.93 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.13 : 778.73 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.13/778.73 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.13x = 778.73 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.13x = 119,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,872.93/519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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