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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 996.30 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 996.30 and 411.48 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 996.30 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/996.30 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 996.30 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 409,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,957.52/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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