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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 779.30 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 779.30 and 194.93 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 779.30 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/779.30 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 779.30 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 151,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,908.95/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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