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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.19, 976.01 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.19, 976.01 and 412.46 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.19 : 976.01 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.19/976.01 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.19x = 976.01 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.19x = 402,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,565.08/707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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