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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.63, 1,065.94 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.63, 1,065.94 and 223.69 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.63 : 1,065.94 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.63/1,065.94 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.63x = 1,065.94 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.63x = 238,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,438.89/710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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