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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 967 and 405.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 967 and 405.97 is: 560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 967 = 405.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/967 = 405.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 967 × 405.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 392,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,572.99/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.21

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