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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.92, 843.78 and 519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.92, 843.78 and 519.04 is: 715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.92 : 843.78 = 519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.92/843.78 = 519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.92x = 843.78 × 519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.92x = 437,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,955.57/611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.71

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