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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 1,054.42 and 628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 1,054.42 and 628.76 is: 938.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 1,054.42 = 628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/1,054.42 = 628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 1,054.42 × 628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 662,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,978.18/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.10

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