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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.11, 1,078.08 and 353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.11, 1,078.08 and 353.71 is: 530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.11 : 1,078.08 = 353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.11/1,078.08 = 353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.11x = 1,078.08 × 353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.11x = 381,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,327.68/719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.28

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