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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 779.64 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 779.64 and 245.94 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 779.64 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/779.64 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 779.64 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 191,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,744.66/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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