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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.98, 780.06 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.98, 780.06 and 195.44 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.98 : 780.06 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.98/780.06 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.98x = 780.06 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.98x = 152,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,451.03/519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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