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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 779.32 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 779.32 and 195.24 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 779.32 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/779.32 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 779.32 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 152,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,154.44/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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