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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 719.82 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 719.82 and 300.64 is: 414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 719.82 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/719.82 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 719.82 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 216,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,406.68/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.76

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