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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.85, 976.66 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.85, 976.66 and 445.70 is: 614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.85 : 976.66 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.85/976.66 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.85x = 976.66 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.85x = 435,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,297.36/707.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.96

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