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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 777.48 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 777.48 and 469.28 is: 701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 777.48 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/777.48 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 777.48 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 364,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,855.81/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.97

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