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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,054.82 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,054.82 and 338.04 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,054.82 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,054.82 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,054.82 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 356,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,572.20/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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