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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 967 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 967 and 595.44 is: 821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 967 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/967 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 967 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 575,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,790.48/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.29

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