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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.73, 980.80 and 416.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.73, 980.80 and 416.00 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.73 : 980.80 = 416.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.73/980.80 = 416.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.73x = 980.80 × 416.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.73x = 408,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,014.21/710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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