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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 779.61 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 779.61 and 336.69 is: 505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 779.61 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/779.61 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 779.61 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 262,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,486.89/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.24

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