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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 975.15 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 975.15 and 411.84 is: 568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 975.15 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/975.15 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 975.15 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 401,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,605.78/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.26

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