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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.64 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.64 and 409.05 is: 564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.64 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.64 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.64 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 293,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,141.59/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.82

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