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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.97, 779.30 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.97, 779.30 and 454.82 is: 681.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.97 : 779.30 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.97/779.30 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.97x = 779.30 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.97x = 354,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,437.33/519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.65

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