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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.07, 967.39 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.07, 967.39 and 386.31 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.07 : 967.39 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.07/967.39 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.07x = 967.39 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.07x = 373,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,712.43/701.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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