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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.81, 1,070.67 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.81, 1,070.67 and 425 is: 637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.81 : 1,070.67 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.81/1,070.67 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.81x = 1,070.67 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.81x = 455,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,034.75/713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.47

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