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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 778.88 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 778.88 and 154.00 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 778.88 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/778.88 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 778.88 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 119,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,942.86/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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