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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.02, 991.06 and 552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.02, 991.06 and 552.97 is: 762.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.02 : 991.06 = 552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.02/991.06 = 552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.02x = 991.06 × 552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.02x = 548,026.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,026.45/719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.19

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