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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.15, 967.62 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.15, 967.62 and 406.44 is: 560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.15 : 967.62 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.15/967.62 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.15x = 967.62 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.15x = 393,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,279.47/701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.91

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