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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.01, 1,062.67 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.01, 1,062.67 and 298 is: 446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.01 : 1,062.67 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.01/1,062.67 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.01x = 1,062.67 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.01x = 316,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,675.66/709.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.64

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