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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 964.34 and 589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 964.34 and 589.48 is: 812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 964.34 = 589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/964.34 = 589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 964.34 × 589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 568,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,456.00/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.03

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