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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 779.01 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 779.01 and 211.25 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 779.01 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/779.01 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 779.01 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 164,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,561.97/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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