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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 779.31 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 779.31 and 194.94 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 779.31 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/779.31 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 779.31 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 151,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,918.69/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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