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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707, 1,060.95 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707, 1,060.95 and 322.25 is: 483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707 : 1,060.95 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707/1,060.95 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707x = 1,060.95 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707x = 341,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,891.14/707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.58

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