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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 967.55 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 967.55 and 390.63 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 967.55 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/967.55 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 967.55 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 377,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,954.06/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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