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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.00, 1,078.47 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.00, 1,078.47 and 394.19 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.00 : 1,078.47 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.00/1,078.47 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.00x = 1,078.47 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.00x = 425,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,116.70/719.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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