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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.08, 992.16 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.08, 992.16 and 519.76 is: 717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.08 : 992.16 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.08/992.16 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.08x = 992.16 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.08x = 515,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,685.08/719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.15

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