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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.77, 974.88 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.77, 974.88 and 444.96 is: 613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.77 : 974.88 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.77/974.88 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.77x = 974.88 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.77x = 433,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,782.60/706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.75

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