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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.63, 976.70 and 412.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.63, 976.70 and 412.95 is: 569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.63 : 976.70 = 412.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.63/976.70 = 412.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.63x = 976.70 × 412.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.63x = 403,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,328.27/707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.97

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