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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.93, 977 and 393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.93, 977 and 393.19 is: 542.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.93 : 977 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.93/977 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.93x = 977 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.93x = 384,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,146.63/707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.63

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