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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 779.36 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 779.36 and 337.41 is: 505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 779.36 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/779.36 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 779.36 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 262,962.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,962.17/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.76

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