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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 716.11 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 716.11 and 361.48 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 716.11 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/716.11 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 716.11 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 258,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,859.44/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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