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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 1,066.12 and 363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 1,066.12 and 363.91 is: 545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 1,066.12 = 363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/1,066.12 = 363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 1,066.12 × 363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 387,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,971.73/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.73

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