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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 779.03 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 779.03 and 194.75 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 779.03 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/779.03 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 779.03 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 151,716.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,716.09/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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