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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 716.28 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 716.28 and 297.97 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 716.28 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/716.28 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 716.28 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 213,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,429.95/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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