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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.63, 976.68 and 412.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.63, 976.68 and 412.97 is: 569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.63 : 976.68 = 412.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.63/976.68 = 412.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.63x = 976.68 × 412.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.63x = 403,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,334.66/707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.98

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