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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.97, 779.77 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.97, 779.77 and 195.25 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.97 : 779.77 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.97/779.77 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.97x = 779.77 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.97x = 152,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,250.09/519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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