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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,069.52 and 404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,069.52 and 404.80 is: 607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,069.52 = 404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,069.52 = 404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,069.52 × 404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 432,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,941.70/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.18

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