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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 779.52 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 779.52 and 195.02 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 779.52 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/779.52 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 779.52 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 152,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,021.99/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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