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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 1,065 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 1,065 and 276.93 is: 415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 1,065 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/1,065 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 1,065 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 294,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,930.45/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.23

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