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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 716.94 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 716.94 and 322.96 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 716.94 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/716.94 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 716.94 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 231,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,542.94/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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