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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.07, 975.77 and 396.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.07, 975.77 and 396.57 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.07 : 975.77 = 396.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.07/975.77 = 396.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.07x = 975.77 × 396.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.07x = 386,959.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,959.13/707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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