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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 726.88 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 726.88 and 319.84 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 726.88 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/726.88 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 726.88 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 232,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,485.30/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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