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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.85, 780.25 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.85, 780.25 and 211.92 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.85 : 780.25 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.85/780.25 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.85x = 780.25 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.85x = 165,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,350.58/519.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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