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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.06, 992.77 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.06, 992.77 and 552.96 is: 763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.06 : 992.77 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.06/992.77 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.06x = 992.77 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.06x = 548,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,960.72/719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.45

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