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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.76, 1,066.12 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.76, 1,066.12 and 197.76 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.76 : 1,066.12 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.76/1,066.12 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.76x = 1,066.12 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.76x = 210,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,835.89/710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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