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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.63, 719.45 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.63, 719.45 and 384.05 is: 576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.63 : 719.45 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.63/719.45 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.63x = 719.45 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.63x = 276,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,304.77/479.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.08

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