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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 779.08 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 779.08 and 416.68 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 779.08 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/779.08 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 779.08 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 324,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,627.05/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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