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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.04, 1,077.52 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.04, 1,077.52 and 389.70 is: 583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.04 : 1,077.52 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.04/1,077.52 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.04x = 1,077.52 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.04x = 419,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,906.14/719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.98

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