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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.00, 1,069.65 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.00, 1,069.65 and 274.25 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.00 : 1,069.65 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.00/1,069.65 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.00x = 1,069.65 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.00x = 293,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,354.19/713.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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