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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,060.70 and 584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,060.70 and 584.82 is: 876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,060.70 = 584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,060.70 = 584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,060.70 × 584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 620,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,315.65/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.10

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