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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.19, 778.78 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.19, 778.78 and 134.44 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.19 : 778.78 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.19/778.78 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.19x = 778.78 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.19x = 104,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,697.40/519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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