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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 778.32 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 778.32 and 244.92 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 778.32 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/778.32 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 778.32 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 190,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,626.13/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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