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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 967.43 and 406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 967.43 and 406.37 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 967.43 = 406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/967.43 = 406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 967.43 × 406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 393,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,134.53/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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