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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.06, 967.48 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.06, 967.48 and 406.43 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.06 : 967.48 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.06/967.48 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.06x = 967.48 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.06x = 393,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,207.04/701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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