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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 777.57 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 777.57 and 313.29 is: 469.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 777.57 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/777.57 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 777.57 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 243,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,604.91/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.21

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