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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 779.45 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 779.45 and 154.67 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 779.45 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/779.45 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 779.45 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 120,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,557.53/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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