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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 716.61 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 716.61 and 332.61 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 716.61 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/716.61 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 716.61 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 238,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,350.21/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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