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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.14, 976.86 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.14, 976.86 and 445.97 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.14 : 976.86 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.14/976.86 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.14x = 976.86 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.14x = 435,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,652.70/708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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