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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.10, 973.95 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.10, 973.95 and 443.66 is: 611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.10 : 973.95 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.10/973.95 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.10x = 973.95 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.10x = 432,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,097.79/706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.95

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