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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 778.68 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 778.68 and 300.04 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 778.68 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/778.68 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 778.68 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 233,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,633.20/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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