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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 717.26 and 323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 717.26 and 323.33 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 717.26 = 323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/717.26 = 323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 717.26 × 323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 231,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,906.47/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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