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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.19, 1,057.97 and 629.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.19, 1,057.97 and 629.93 is: 943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.19 : 1,057.97 = 629.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.19/1,057.97 = 629.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.19x = 1,057.97 × 629.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.19x = 666,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,443.89/706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.72

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