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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 780.05 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 780.05 and 325.05 is: 487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 780.05 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/780.05 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 780.05 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 253,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,551.31/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.67

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