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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.00, 979.79 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.00, 979.79 and 395.25 is: 545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.00 : 979.79 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.00/979.79 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.00x = 979.79 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.00x = 387,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,260.02/710.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.44

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