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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.73, 967.19 and 405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.73, 967.19 and 405.96 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.73 : 967.19 = 405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.73/967.19 = 405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.73x = 967.19 × 405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.73x = 392,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,638.42/700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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