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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 779.04 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 779.04 and 194.70 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 779.04 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/779.04 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 779.04 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 151,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,679.09/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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