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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.78, 1,080.06 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.78, 1,080.06 and 335 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.78 : 1,080.06 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.78/1,080.06 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.78x = 1,080.06 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.78x = 361,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,820.10/719.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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