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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.15, 819.52 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.15, 819.52 and 496.73 is: 684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.15 : 819.52 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.15/819.52 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.15x = 819.52 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.15x = 407,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,080.98/595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.00

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