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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 780.18 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 780.18 and 276.54 is: 415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 780.18 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/780.18 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 780.18 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 215,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,750.98/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.03

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