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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.03, 992.19 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.03, 992.19 and 404.28 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.03 : 992.19 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.03/992.19 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.03x = 992.19 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.03x = 401,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,122.57/719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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