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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 778.80 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 778.80 and 194.66 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 778.80 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/778.80 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 778.80 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 151,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,601.21/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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