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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 777.99 and 461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 777.99 and 461.15 is: 690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 777.99 = 461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/777.99 = 461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 777.99 × 461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 358,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,770.09/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.90

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