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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 979.11 and 489.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 979.11 and 489.33 is: 674.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 979.11 = 489.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/979.11 = 489.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 979.11 × 489.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 479,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,107.90/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.76

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