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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.41, 779.10 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.41, 779.10 and 211.26 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.41 : 779.10 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.41/779.10 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.41x = 779.10 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.41x = 164,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,592.67/519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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