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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 716.26 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 716.26 and 295 is: 407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 716.26 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/716.26 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 716.26 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 211,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,296.70/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.08

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