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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 779.52 and 325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 779.52 and 325.39 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 779.52 = 325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/779.52 = 325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 779.52 × 325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 253,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,648.01/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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