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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 976.92 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 976.92 and 413.12 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 976.92 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/976.92 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 976.92 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 403,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,585.19/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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