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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.07, 715.69 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.07, 715.69 and 361.84 is: 498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.07 : 715.69 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.07/715.69 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.07x = 715.69 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.07x = 258,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,963.46/519.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.90

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