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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.94, 967.02 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.94, 967.02 and 438.86 is: 605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.94 : 967.02 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.94/967.02 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.94x = 967.02 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.94x = 424,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,386.40/700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.45

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