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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 980.12 and 415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 980.12 and 415.31 is: 573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 980.12 = 415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/980.12 = 415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 980.12 × 415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 407,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,053.64/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.28

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