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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.04, 1,050.90 and 376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.04, 1,050.90 and 376.60 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.04 : 1,050.90 = 376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.04/1,050.90 = 376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.04x = 1,050.90 × 376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.04x = 395,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,768.94/702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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