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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 778.08 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 778.08 and 302.84 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 778.08 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/778.08 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 778.08 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 235,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,633.75/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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