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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 778.76 and 300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 778.76 and 300.13 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 778.76 = 300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/778.76 = 300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 778.76 × 300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 233,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,729.84/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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