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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 967.82 and 406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 967.82 and 406.69 is: 561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 967.82 = 406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/967.82 = 406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 967.82 × 406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 393,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,598.26/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.22

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