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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.19, 1,365.46 and 519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.19, 1,365.46 and 519.98 is: 779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.19 : 1,365.46 = 519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.19/1,365.46 = 519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.19x = 1,365.46 × 519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.19x = 710,011.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,011.89/911.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.21

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