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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.51, 779.03 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.51, 779.03 and 194.67 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.51 : 779.03 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.51/779.03 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.51x = 779.03 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.51x = 151,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,652.80/519.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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