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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.41, 716.75 and 295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.41, 716.75 and 295.35 is: 407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.41 : 716.75 = 295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.41/716.75 = 295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.41x = 716.75 × 295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.41x = 211,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,687.05/519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.55

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