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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 778.07 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 778.07 and 245.34 is: 367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 778.07 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/778.07 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 778.07 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 190,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,892.31/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.68

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