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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 1,063.04 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 1,063.04 and 276 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 1,063.04 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/1,063.04 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 1,063.04 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 293,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,399.04/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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