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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 779.15 and 230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 779.15 and 230.63 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 779.15 = 230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/779.15 = 230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 779.15 × 230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 179,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,692.05/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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