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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.18, 967.59 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.18, 967.59 and 435.56 is: 601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.18 : 967.59 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.18/967.59 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.18x = 967.59 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.18x = 421,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,443.50/701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.05

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