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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.00, 1,077.45 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.00, 1,077.45 and 426.56 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.00 : 1,077.45 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.00/1,077.45 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.00x = 1,077.45 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.00x = 459,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,591.68/719.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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