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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 716.93 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 716.93 and 332.85 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 716.93 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/716.93 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 716.93 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 238,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,630.15/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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