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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 777.87 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 777.87 and 363.08 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 777.87 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/777.87 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 777.87 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 282,430.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,430.98/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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