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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.18, 975.69 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.18, 975.69 and 412.43 is: 569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.18 : 975.69 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.18/975.69 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.18x = 975.69 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.18x = 402,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,398.95/707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.02

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