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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 780.25 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 780.25 and 451.36 is: 677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 780.25 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/780.25 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 780.25 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 352,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,173.64/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.34

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