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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 780.60 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 780.60 and 476.96 is: 716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 780.60 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/780.60 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 780.60 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 372,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,314.98/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.32

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