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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 779.48 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 779.48 and 356.84 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 779.48 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/779.48 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 779.48 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 278,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,149.64/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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