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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 779.40 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 779.40 and 194.92 is: 292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 779.40 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/779.40 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 779.40 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 151,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,920.65/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.29

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