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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 778.45 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 778.45 and 336.14 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 778.45 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/778.45 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 778.45 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 261,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,668.18/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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