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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 778.81 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 778.81 and 245.34 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 778.81 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/778.81 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 778.81 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 191,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,073.25/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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