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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.15, 716.46 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.15, 716.46 and 353.70 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.15 : 716.46 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.15/716.46 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.15x = 716.46 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.15x = 253,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,411.90/519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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