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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 967.06 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 967.06 and 390.26 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 967.06 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/967.06 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 967.06 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 377,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,404.84/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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