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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.02, 1,067.16 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.02, 1,067.16 and 437.82 is: 655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.02 : 1,067.16 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.02/1,067.16 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.02x = 1,067.16 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.02x = 467,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,223.99/713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.27

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