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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.59, 976.50 and 412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.59, 976.50 and 412.96 is: 569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.59 : 976.50 = 412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.59/976.50 = 412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.59x = 976.50 × 412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.59x = 403,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,255.44/707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.90

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