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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 777.78 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 777.78 and 356.04 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 777.78 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/777.78 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 777.78 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 276,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,920.79/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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