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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 968.64 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 968.64 and 570.90 is: 787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 968.64 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/968.64 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 968.64 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 552,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,996.58/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.61

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