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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 779.54 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 779.54 and 195.07 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 779.54 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/779.54 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 779.54 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 152,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,064.87/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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