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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 716.37 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 716.37 and 369.92 is: 510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 716.37 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/716.37 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 716.37 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 264,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,997.00/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.31

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