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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.61, 976.70 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.61, 976.70 and 458.94 is: 633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.61 : 976.70 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.61/976.70 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.61x = 976.70 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.61x = 448,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,246.70/707.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.47

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