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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 981.08 and 396.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 981.08 and 396.19 is: 546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 981.08 = 396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/981.08 = 396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 981.08 × 396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 388,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,694.09/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.75

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