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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.44, 991.52 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.44, 991.52 and 522.64 is: 720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.44 : 991.52 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.44/991.52 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.44x = 991.52 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.44x = 518,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,208.01/719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.29

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