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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,061.85 and 522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,061.85 and 522.69 is: 784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,061.85 = 522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,061.85 = 522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,061.85 × 522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 555,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,018.38/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.79

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