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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.08, 968.64 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.08, 968.64 and 425.92 is: 587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.08 : 968.64 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.08/968.64 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.08x = 968.64 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.08x = 412,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,563.15/702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.63

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