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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 973.20 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 973.20 and 484 is: 668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 973.20 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/973.20 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 973.20 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 471,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,028.80/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.09

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