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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.27, 976.10 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.27, 976.10 and 412.64 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.27 : 976.10 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.27/976.10 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.27x = 976.10 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.27x = 402,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,770.96/707.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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