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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 779.58 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 779.58 and 376.44 is: 564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 779.58 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/779.58 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 779.58 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 293,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,465.10/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.86

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