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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.02, 805.75 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.02, 805.75 and 519.54 is: 778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.02 : 805.75 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.02/805.75 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.02x = 805.75 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.02x = 418,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,619.36/538.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.07

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