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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 716.64 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 716.64 and 354.08 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 716.64 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/716.64 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 716.64 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 253,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,747.89/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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