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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.11, 984 and 418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.11, 984 and 418.36 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.11 : 984 = 418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.11/984 = 418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.11x = 984 × 418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.11x = 411,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,666.24/713.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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