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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 980.88 and 415.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 980.88 and 415.99 is: 574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 980.88 = 415.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/980.88 = 415.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 980.88 × 415.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 408,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,036.27/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.07

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