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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 980.24 and 415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 980.24 and 415.64 is: 573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 980.24 = 415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/980.24 = 415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 980.24 × 415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 407,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,426.95/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.61

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