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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 779.94 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 779.94 and 135.19 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 779.94 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/779.94 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 779.94 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 105,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,438.14/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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