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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.94, 967.30 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.94, 967.30 and 390.44 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.94 : 967.30 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.94/967.30 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.94x = 967.30 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.94x = 377,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,672.61/700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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