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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 979.84 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 979.84 and 448.16 is: 618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 979.84 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/979.84 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 979.84 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 439,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,125.09/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.00

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