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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.99, 967.54 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.99, 967.54 and 406.43 is: 560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.99 : 967.54 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.99/967.54 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.99x = 967.54 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.99x = 393,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,232.48/700.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.97

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