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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 716.88 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 716.88 and 364 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 716.88 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/716.88 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 716.88 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 260,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,944.32/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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