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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 779.06 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 779.06 and 194.72 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 779.06 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/779.06 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 779.06 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 151,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,698.56/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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