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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 980.64 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 980.64 and 430.92 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 980.64 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/980.64 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 980.64 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 422,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,577.39/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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