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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 969.57 and 660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 969.57 and 660.82 is: 911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 969.57 = 660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/969.57 = 660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 969.57 × 660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 640,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,711.25/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.16

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