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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.09, 967.56 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.09, 967.56 and 406.36 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.09 : 967.56 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.09/967.56 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.09x = 967.56 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.09x = 393,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,177.68/701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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