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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 778.48 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 778.48 and 210.84 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 778.48 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/778.48 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 778.48 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 164,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,134.72/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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