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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.75, 967.04 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.75, 967.04 and 390.25 is: 538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.75 : 967.04 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.75/967.04 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.75x = 967.04 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.75x = 377,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,387.36/700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.55

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