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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 1,058.43 and 619.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 1,058.43 and 619.43 is: 928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 1,058.43 = 619.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/1,058.43 = 619.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 1,058.43 × 619.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 655,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,618.00/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.24

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