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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 780.19 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 780.19 and 324.90 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 780.19 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/780.19 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 780.19 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 253,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,482.92/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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