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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 779.91 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 779.91 and 326.98 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 779.91 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/779.91 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 779.91 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 255,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,014.97/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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