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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 779.92 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 779.92 and 195.30 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 779.92 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/779.92 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 779.92 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 152,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,318.38/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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