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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,065.04 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,065.04 and 197.04 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,065.04 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,065.04 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,065.04 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 209,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,855.48/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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