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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 716.64 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 716.64 and 344.74 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 716.64 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/716.64 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 716.64 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 247,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,054.47/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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