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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 778.66 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 778.66 and 210.73 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 778.66 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/778.66 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 778.66 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 164,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,085.00/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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