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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,063.26 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,063.26 and 653.76 is: 982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,063.26 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,063.26 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,063.26 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 695,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,116.86/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.89

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