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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.76, 1,060.02 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.76, 1,060.02 and 636.48 is: 953.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.76 : 1,060.02 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.76/1,060.02 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.76x = 1,060.02 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.76x = 674,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,681.53/707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.26

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