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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 778.99 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 778.99 and 194.69 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 778.99 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/778.99 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 778.99 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 151,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,661.56/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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