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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 778.04 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 778.04 and 302.25 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 778.04 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/778.04 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 778.04 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 235,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,159.46/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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