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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.15, 779.02 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.15, 779.02 and 194.74 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.15 : 779.02 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.15/779.02 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.15x = 779.02 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.15x = 151,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,708.44/519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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