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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 778.54 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 778.54 and 364.83 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 778.54 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/778.54 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 778.54 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 284,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,033.55/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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