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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 779.67 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 779.67 and 190.76 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 779.67 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/779.67 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 779.67 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 148,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,729.85/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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