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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 725.88 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 725.88 and 319 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 725.88 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/725.88 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 725.88 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 231,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,555.72/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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