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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 984.66 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 984.66 and 419 is: 578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 984.66 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/984.66 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 984.66 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 412,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,572.54/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.01

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