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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 778.04 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 778.04 and 445.95 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 778.04 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/778.04 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 778.04 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 346,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,968.05/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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