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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 719.61 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 719.61 and 349.48 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 719.61 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/719.61 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 719.61 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 251,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,489.30/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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