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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 1,076.04 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 1,076.04 and 563.22 is: 845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 1,076.04 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/1,076.04 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 1,076.04 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 606,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,047.25/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.54

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