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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.92, 719.91 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.92, 719.91 and 322.66 is: 445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.92 : 719.91 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.92/719.91 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.92x = 719.91 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.92x = 232,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,286.16/521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.06

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