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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 778.51 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 778.51 and 210.76 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 778.51 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/778.51 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 778.51 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 164,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,078.77/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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