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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 777.80 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 777.80 and 432.68 is: 647.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 777.80 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/777.80 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 777.80 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 336,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,532.45/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.99

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