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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 715.99 and 332.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 715.99 and 332.41 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 715.99 = 332.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/715.99 = 332.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 715.99 × 332.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 238,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,003.07/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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