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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 967.15 and 554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 967.15 and 554.58 is: 764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 967.15 = 554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/967.15 = 554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 967.15 × 554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 536,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,362.05/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.05

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