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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.04, 970.08 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.04, 970.08 and 392.48 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.04 : 970.08 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.04/970.08 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.04x = 970.08 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.04x = 380,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,737.00/703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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