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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 779.18 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 779.18 and 226.85 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 779.18 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/779.18 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 779.18 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 176,751.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,751.95/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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