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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,063.09 and 401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,063.09 and 401.39 is: 601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,063.09 = 401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,063.09 = 401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,063.09 × 401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 426,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,713.70/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.01

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