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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.46 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.46 and 245.07 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.46 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.46 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.46 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 190,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,775.97/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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