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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.19, 778.57 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.19, 778.57 and 210.83 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.19 : 778.57 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.19/778.57 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.19x = 778.57 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.19x = 164,144.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,144.28/519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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