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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.64, 967.04 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.64, 967.04 and 406 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.64 : 967.04 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.64/967.04 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.64x = 967.04 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.64x = 392,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,618.24/700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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