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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.27, 779.03 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.27, 779.03 and 313.46 is: 470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.27 : 779.03 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.27/779.03 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.27x = 779.03 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.27x = 244,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,194.74/519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.27

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