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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,065.15 and 344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,065.15 and 344.91 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,065.15 = 344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,065.15 = 344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,065.15 × 344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 367,380.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,380.89/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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