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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.07, 992.49 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.07, 992.49 and 424.44 is: 585.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.07 : 992.49 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.07/992.49 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.07x = 992.49 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.07x = 421,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,252.46/719.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.83

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