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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 715.64 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 715.64 and 332.52 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 715.64 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/715.64 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 715.64 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 237,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,962.95/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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