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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.91, 1,061.84 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.91, 1,061.84 and 220.83 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.91 : 1,061.84 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.91/1,061.84 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.91x = 1,061.84 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.91x = 234,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,485.02/707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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