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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.55, 967.70 and 439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.55, 967.70 and 439.71 is: 606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.55 : 967.70 = 439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.55/967.70 = 439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.55x = 967.70 × 439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.55x = 425,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,505.17/701.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.52

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