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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 778.48 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 778.48 and 354.72 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 778.48 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/778.48 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 778.48 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 276,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,142.43/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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