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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.25, 778.73 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.25, 778.73 and 194.54 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.25 : 778.73 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.25/778.73 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.25x = 778.73 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.25x = 151,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,495.11/519.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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