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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.22, 1,079.20 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.22, 1,079.20 and 354 is: 531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.22 : 1,079.20 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.22/1,079.20 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.22x = 1,079.20 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.22x = 382,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,036.80/719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.18

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