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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 783.51 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 783.51 and 519.84 is: 780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 783.51 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/783.51 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 783.51 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 407,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,299.84/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.13

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