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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.58, 1,061.64 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.58, 1,061.64 and 297 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.58 : 1,061.64 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.58/1,061.64 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.58x = 1,061.64 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.58x = 315,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,307.08/707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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