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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.80, 1,059.24 and 562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.80, 1,059.24 and 562 is: 841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.80 : 1,059.24 = 562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.80/1,059.24 = 562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.80x = 1,059.24 × 562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.80x = 595,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,292.88/707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.05

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