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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.62, 980.51 and 415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.62, 980.51 and 415.83 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.62 : 980.51 = 415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.62/980.51 = 415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.62x = 980.51 × 415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.62x = 407,725.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,725.47/710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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