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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 981 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 981 and 416.12 is: 574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 981 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/981 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 981 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 408,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,213.72/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.20

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