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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.28 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.28 and 344.48 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.28 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.28 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.28 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 246,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,744.13/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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