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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.49 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.49 and 364.02 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.49 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.49 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.49 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 260,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,816.69/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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