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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.52, 1,069.56 and 661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.52, 1,069.56 and 661.14 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.52 : 1,069.56 = 661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.52/1,069.56 = 661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.52x = 1,069.56 × 661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.52x = 707,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,128.90/713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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