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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 777.38 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 777.38 and 503.76 is: 754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 777.38 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/777.38 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 777.38 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 391,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,612.95/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.35

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