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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.81, 716.68 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.81, 716.68 and 332.96 is: 459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.81 : 716.68 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.81/716.68 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.81x = 716.68 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.81x = 238,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,624.11/519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.06

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