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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.92, 974.97 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.92, 974.97 and 444.48 is: 613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.92 : 974.97 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.92/974.97 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.92x = 974.97 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.92x = 433,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,354.67/706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.02

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