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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 976.98 and 445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 976.98 and 445.96 is: 615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 976.98 = 445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/976.98 = 445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 976.98 × 445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 435,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,694.00/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.35

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