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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.02, 1,076.43 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.02, 1,076.43 and 534.74 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.02 : 1,076.43 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.02/1,076.43 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.02x = 1,076.43 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.02x = 575,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,610.18/719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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