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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 777.85 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 777.85 and 230.93 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 777.85 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/777.85 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 777.85 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 179,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,628.90/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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