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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.35, 974.30 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.35, 974.30 and 443.91 is: 612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.35 : 974.30 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.35/974.30 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.35x = 974.30 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.35x = 432,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,496.64/706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.30

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