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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.93, 975.55 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.93, 975.55 and 392.19 is: 541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.93 : 975.55 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.93/975.55 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.93x = 975.55 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.93x = 382,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,599.97/706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.22

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