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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 1,064.92 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 1,064.92 and 276.94 is: 415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 1,064.92 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/1,064.92 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 1,064.92 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 294,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,918.94/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.22

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