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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 716.64 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 716.64 and 371.92 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 716.64 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/716.64 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 716.64 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 266,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,532.75/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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